Granny Apk Pc
Demi Kemmeries
I used a mixture of mini skeins purchased from different hand dyers for my blanket. Some came from online purchases, some came from local yarn store visits, and some were purchased on my travels. Any combination of 20-gram mini skeins will do for this project. You do not need to buy all of your mini skeins from the same vendor.
If you want to mix things up, look for unique granny square patterns in books, magazines, and online. Crochet designers from around the world have shared plenty of free patterns for you to choose from. Look for a square pattern with double crochet stitches in multiples of 3 along each side to ensure the joining technique works.
If choosing a color palette for your granny square blanket is difficult, picking a layout for your precious squares is nearly impossible! There are many options for laying out your squares, and I encourage you to try them all before you make a final decision. With 80 squares, I made a blanket 8 squares wide and 10 squares tall. Once I had the dimensions, I tried a couple different layout options.
While this joining method worked best for my blanket, there are plenty of other options to choose from. If you want to connect your squares individually, you can try the slip stitch method, the whip stitch method, or the mattress stitch method. You can learn each of these techniques in my tutorial video here. There are also other continuous join-as-you-go methods with tutorials on YouTube, including this lacy one and this tight join-as-you-go seam.
NOTE: I have not added a border to my blanket yet, so I did not include yarn yardage for a specific border in the Materials section. Consider using an additional skein of your joining yarn, or choose a coordinating tonal skein from your stash to make the border.
I hope this granny square blanket tutorial inspires you to take on your own unique crochet blanket project. Remember to go at your own pace, take some risks, and the more colors, the merrier!
How many squares can you make from each mini skein? I used 20 gram mini skeins with about 80 yards of yarn each. I got 2 squares out of most of my mini skeins, using 40 yards in each square.
Did you block each square before joining them? No, I did not block my squares before joining them. Since I used wool yarn, I know it has a lot of stretch and flexibility. For those reasons, I will block my entire blanket after I add the border.
How did you connect the squares on your granny square blanket? I connected my squares using the continuous join-as-you-go method. To help, I watch this fantastic tutorial on YouTube.
How did you pick the colors that went into your blanket? I chose my colors based on the season I wanted to represent: spring. I looked on Pinterest for some spring-themed colors and found several photos with dusty pinks, purples, and greens. I looked in my stash and found a collection of colors that matched the theme, then added some transitional colors (yellow, brown, gray, and blue). When laying out the colors, I went in a rainbow order: pink-yellow-brown-green-blue-gray-purple.
Can I use an advent or holiday mystery box of yarn for my granny square blanket? Absolutely, YES! Yarn advents and mystery holiday boxes often come with 12-24 mini skeins each, so you must supplement with additional yarns. Consider finding scraps, leftovers, mini skeins, or full skeins in your stash to round out your color palette.
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Here at last is the recipe for my granny square top, which I'm calling "Amma" because it's Icelandic for "Granny". I finished this top in August, just in time for the last days of summer, and have worn it twice since then (you can see it in action on Instagram). I absolutely love it and it's such a great feeling to wear something you made yourself.
This top is super simple - just two granny squares joined together - and has a loose fit that skims the body - not too clingy and not too boxy. I made this to fit me and it's about 40" in total width. To make it in your preferred size, use your hip or bust measurement (whichever is larger) + desired ease (I added about 2"), divided by 2 as a guideline for the size of your squares.
The yarn is lafoss Einband, which is an Icelandic lace-weight wool. It's light but also warm, just right for Iceland's cooler summers. If you plan to make this for warmer climates or you don't like wool, something like linen might be a good substitute. If you do choose Einband, note that it feels a bit coarse when you're working with it, but it softens after blocking. It also stretches when washed, so it's always best to do a swatch first. Swatching is definitely recommended if you're substituting another yarn.
Lay your squares one on top of the other with the right sides facing each other. At the top edge, place a stitch marker approximately 4"* from each side edge to mark the shoulder seams and neck opening. *Or desired shoulder seam length.
I am constantly on the lookout for recipe inspiration, especially Shetland recipes and the stories behind them. These are the sorts of things I want to share with Taste of Shetland readers. These are the true Tastes of Shetland: real people, real recipes, real stories.
So, you can imagine my delight when I saw a photograph of half a recipe on the Shetland Photo A Day Challenge Facebook group, posted there by my neighbour Charmaine Inkster! I was virtually knocking on her door right away! I wanted to see the rest of the recipe, and better yet, I wanted to try these best oatcakes ever for myself!
This morning Charmaine gladly obliged my request, and I joined her in her kitchen as she made her granny's oatcakes.
Charmaine was born and raised here in Shetland and her granny was Doris Inkster from Scalloway. Doris was an avid baker and she raised a family of seven children on wholesome home cooked food. At one time she had four children under the age of four! Even after her children grew up and left home she'd still make large family lunches as she knew someone would always turn up for a bite to eat.
Charmaine fondly recalls her granny's oatcakes. Most times she went visiting as a child and even as an adult she'd ask her granny if she had made any oatcakes for her. When Charmaine left Shetland in 1998 she asked her granny for the recipe and shortly before her grandmother died seven years ago she gave Charmaine a handwritten copy of it.
Granny Inkster's oatcakes are now made by Charmaine for her own two children (with a third on the way) now that she's living back in Shetland. She returned three years ago to raise her children closer to her family and now Charmaine has kindly given me the recipe to share with you all.
This recipe makes a big batch, Charmaine says, so it needs to be cooked in two lots. Although her grandmother used to cut them into squares Charmaine prefers to use shaped cookie cutters, as these appeal to her children, (Carah likes the flower shaped cutter). When it comes to mixing, hand mixing is always the best. The children like to get involved in this as well.
These oatcakes are delicious on their own or served with butter and cheese. They are absolutely wonderful oatcakes; I tried them myself this morning warm out of the oven. They are crisp and crumbly but sturdy enough to withstand a topping. They are also incredibly moreish - I don't think a batch would last very long in my house!
Granny's notes: If they are not crisp enough the first time just cook a bit longer when you make them again.
Charmaine's notes: Scottish porridge oats work well in this instead of medium oatmeal.
I am a self taught home cook, feeding my family on the west side of Shetland with as much local produce, flavour and love as I can. I am no expert by any means, but I do enjoy learning and writing about food, flavours and techniques.
Love your tutorials. Your photos are so beautiful. I am going to try a cushion and then maybe later on a blanket. You have chosen such delicious colors. Thank you for the pattern. Have a great week ahead.
Regards
This is nothing short of magnificent and THANK YOU sooooo much for taking the time and effort to write this up and share it! I can't wait to start this! Your photos are indeed just lovely! Many thanks for your kindness! Annette
Thank you for taking the time to put together an incredible tutorial. I've been wanting to try the invisible join but just couldn't get it figured out. Your instructions are perfect! Really like your color choices!
Thank You for this tutorial and you are awesome for sharing it too.I would like to know which kind of yarn you have used ,is it Fine or Superfine yarn.I hope i am not sounding too stupid.Thank you so much again.
Your work is beautiful, great tutorials. I came across your page from another post who had posted a picture of her completed afghan and gave your blog as the site for the tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the lovely pattern. I am a beginner and got a little confused about the cluster stitch. the first 3 cluster stitch ended with three loops and the second with four loops. I was not sure if the remaining clusters were all four loops or if I was to continue with the first cluster in each chain stitch should be three and then four. does this make any sense. ? It may be just the first cluster is different from the rest. Thank you for any reply from anyone.
Thank you very much for the tutorial on making this square. It was so easy following your pictures. Have you done a tutorial on putting the squares together? I would like to learn how to crochet them together or however you put them together. Thank you !
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